Question

Subject : Pythagorean Theorem

For each question, solve for the length of the unknown side, as denoted by the variable. You may round your answers to the nearest tenth, if necessary. Make sure you show all steps needed to solve the problem.




For each question, solve for the length of the unknown side, as denoted by the variable. You may round your answers to the nearest tenth, if necessary. Make sure you show all steps needed to solve the problem.

Answer 1

1) 13

2) 9

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = h²

1)

5² + 12² = h²

h = √169

h = 13

2)

a² + 12² = 15²

a² = 15² - 12²

a = √81

a = 9